Job Description

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An established accounting firm is seeking a half-day Corporate Tax Specialist who will be responsible for managing and supporting corporate tax-related activities, ensuring compliance with South African tax regulations. The role involves maintaining accurate tax records, preparing tax returns, and liaising with internal teams and clients to ensure proper documentation and filing.
This role will be hybrid and half -day, 8am - 1pm (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Initially the first few weeks will be in-office.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare tax returns to SARS on time
Registrations of all tax types
Public officer applications
Preparing objections and disputes and monitoring outcomes
Monitor SARS correspondence and related matters
Communicate with internal departments, clients and SARS to gather necessary information
Stay updated with tax legislation and regulations to ensure compliance
Qualifications & Skills:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or in process of completing similar
and relevant experience of minimum 3 years
Knowledge of South African tax legislation and regulations
Experience with tax computations
Strong analytical and attention to detail skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Experience:
Previous experience in tax administration or tax compliance is required
Familiarity with accounting software and tax compliance tools is advantageous (Xero &
SARS Efiling)
Key Competencies:
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Problem-solving and analytical thinking